What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall, Country Inn / B&B, Historic Site
What religious affiliations does your venue serve
Agnostic, Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical, Hindu, Islam, Jainism, Jewish, Muslim, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoist
Do you have onsite catering?
No
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
No
Do you offer valet parking?
No
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have a site fee?
Yes
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
Inner Harbor views, convenient location, elegant decor, spacious dance floor, hand-carved mahogany and stained glass pub bar, hand-painted murals of historic Baltimore, stunning crystal chandeliers. All four floors are different and elegantly decorated, ranging from Latin-inspired decor to authentic city scenes and a historic diner replica.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Rental rates include 4-hour reservation of the space, tables and chairs (for some floors)
1840s Cabaret: $1500 - $2500
1840s City Lites: $1500 - $2500
1840s Salon: $1200 - $2000
1840s Ballroom: $2000 - $3800
Do you offer any special services?
Across the courtyard from the 1840s Carrollton Inn, elegant bed & breakfast overnight accommodations
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
Absolutely! Ask about special pricing to reserve on of our other floors for your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or engagement party!
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
1840s Ballroom site rental includes 250 mahogany chivari chairs with ivory seat cushions, 25 - 60" round tables. (8' or 6' long tables may be substituted if available and requested.)
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
We encourage brides to select vendors from our recommended list, especially caterers. If a caterer not on our preferred list is contracted, there is an additional kitchen fee and they must be licensed and insured.
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
We do not provide musicians and you may contract any musicians you wish.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
Public rooms at the 1840s Carrollton Inn may be available as well as event space in the adjacent Carroll Mansion. Inquire about rates and availability.
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Yes, but it must be served by the catering staff.
How many power outlets does the venue have?
Ample.
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
Bird seed, rice, and confetti are not permitted. Flower petals may be thrown outside only.
Decorations may not be attached to any woodwork or wall surface in such a manner as to leave marks, residue, or other damages.
If candles are used, they must be placed in a glass enclosure and be lighted and extinguished in place. Candles can only be set on dinning tables.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
No restrictions on photography.
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
No restrictions on videography.
What restrictions (if any) on music?
Music must be kept at a reasonable volume and we don not allow amplified music outdoors.
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
None.
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
Music must be kept at a reasonable volume.
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
Private location, permits not required.
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
We only host one event at a time in the Ballroom. Multiple events may be scheduled on the same day with at least 2 hours between the end of the first event and beginning of the second.
Do you offer security, if requested?
We do have a security guard on duty at the gatehouse for all events as well as an event host monitoring the party. We may request that additional security be hired for certain types of events at the lessee's expense.
What is your dress code?
Dress code for events specified by the couple.
Can you provide a coat check?
We do not provide coat check but we do have an excellent list of resources that we provide to our brides including coat check and valet service contacts.
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Located in the 1840s Ballroom. Elegantly decorated, men's and women's restrooms, handicap-accessible.
Describe your parking facilities:
Validated parking available for two nearby garages. Valet parking can be arranged through a valet/coat check service.
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
250
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